To name a few. What games did you play in your childhood? For Throwback Thursday- I was in the Shadyside Variety Store (click to like on Instagram) buying a bag of marbles to knit Marble Fidget Squares, It was Tuesday afternoon.
In business since 1947. It’s a favorite with kids and grandchildren. A child’s birthday party coming up? A baby to welcome to the world of play? Want to learn to juggle? Taking a road trip in the car and need items to entertain the family? Party supplies, too. Support Small Business.
And here’s why it is so fun.
I used to go there for presents and prizes for my school kids!
Perfect place to shop for presents!
I was never one for playing board or card games
US games clearly very different to European games back in the day
What games did you play back in the day?
Bubbles, YoYo, a mam came to school to show us tricks with the YoYo,, Side Walk Chalk, Pick Up Sticks , playing cards and trading cards at lunch time. In the 1940’s.
Necco wafers were a nickel in the old days! What a fun place. Dc
It’s a really fun place. It makes me want to play!
I used to play jacks, yo yo, pick up sticks, card games and slinky. We’d play for hours.
Love a slinky.
I would love this place. We played a lot of snakes and ladders!
Oh, my, you are taking me back in time. I haven’t seen or thought of Wooly Willy in decades. No wonder you love this shop. I love it, too.
Yes you’d love it!